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4 Jan, Mon 10:15AM				Tarban Creek Huntleys Point
Grade:2/6		Length	9km	40m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Walk around Huntley’s Point, follow Tarban Creek, cross over the ridge to the scenic foreshore of Parramatta River, pass historic Bedlam Point, then climb up through the old Gladesville Hospital, returning to Huntley’s Point Ferry. This is a circular walk. Steps Location: Sydney Harbour Limit: 14. View

5 Jan, Tue 10:01AM				Lithgow pagodas explorer
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	250m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked) Co-leader: Bob Rankins. We’ll explore some pagodas. Rugged tracks; rock scrambling Location: Lithgow Limit: 7. View

6 Jan, Wed 11:00AM				Bundeena to Jibbon Head
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Sophie A.
Walk from Bundeena to Jibbon Head Aboriginal engravings site. Limited numbers please book by SMS or email giving phone numbers both yours and emergency. Also please send you NPA member number. If interested please advise also if you would like to have lunch at the club at the end of the walk. Bush track, beach and rock walking. Location: Royal National Park Limit: 15. View

6 Jan, Wed 10:00AM				Fiddletown Fire trail
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	10m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Marilyn C.
Fire trail and bush trail to lookout over Berowra Ck gully. Trips and falls. Location: Marramarra NP Limit: 5. View

6 Jan, Wed 1:00AM				Walls Cave, Neates Glen, Grand Canyon and Evans Lookout
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	600m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Car shuttle to Evans Lookout car park, down the Grand Canyon track, passing Neates Glen and back up to Evans Lookout track, turn right towards Evans lookout, the right again along the track towards ridge overlooking Greaves Creek and back, then to Evans Lookout. On the way back, park cars at the end of Walls Cave Road, go down Walls Cave and back. Return to Katoomba. Steep and slippery sections, creek crossing and rough sections Location: Blackheath Limit: 15. View

7 Jan, Thu				A short walk – in Centennial Park
		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
Co-leader is Beth Cambridge. An easy walk through part of Centennial Park. We will start at the Royal Randwick (Racecourse) L2 Light Rail stop and walk along the outside of the park to Martin Road to look at the heritage-listed house Patrick White and his life partner Manoly Lascaris lived in. Then to the park to see some heritage buildings, Busby’s Bore Cairn, some statues and memorials. We will enjoy the lovely peace and quiet of the Parklands; it’s trees, lakes, birds, animals and history. Depending on the day’s conditions the walk can be extended to the beach or harbour. Hazards include viruses and the summer heat. Limit: 10. View

8 Jan, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. View

8 Jan, Fri 9:30AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 14: & 15 Brighton le Sans to Green Hills
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	80m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Brighton le Sans to Greenhills.  This is a  walk along beaches and waterfront. Early exit at 6 km(San Souci) if you like.  Highlights: Taren Point Shorebird Reserve; Woolooware mangroves boardwalk: Oyster Farm, Woolooware Wader Lagoon. Swimming opportunities. View Esther's walks   Social distancing, mask, sanitizer. Limit: 12. View

8 Jan, Fri 8:41AM				Pierces Pass
Grade:4/6		Length	5km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walk to Grose River for lunch. Return same way. Lots of steps. Creek crossings. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

9 Jan, Sat 10:02AM				Bob Turners Track
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	350m	Sydney Branch
Ewan C.
We walk Bob Turners Track. We'll see amazing Flannel Flowers on our way down to the pristine Colo River where you can swim. Steep and slippery sections. Map: Hawkesbury Limit: 12. View

9 Jan, Sat				Cerberus Canyon, Cerberus Falls and Hair of the Dog Ravine
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Half of this walk is in an unprotected area of Newnes SF; the other half is in the Blue Mountains NP. The straight boundary line, drawn by politicians, makes no sense when it comes to natural beauty. See it for yourself! Park the vehicles at the locked gate at the end of Waratah Ridge Road. Walk into and down the Hair of the Dog Ravine at GR 493 038. After exiting the ravine, make our way west to Cerberus Creek and its canyon. Go through the canyon, visiting Cerberus Falls and exit at about GR 472 038. Walk on the road back to the cars. About 10k. Location: Newnes SF and Blue Mountains NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S and Rock Hill 89312N View

10 Jan, Sun 10:07AM				Crossing the Blue Mountains: Section 7
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	365m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Co-leader: Stuart Sew Hoy. We walk from Lawson to Hazelbrook. Many waterfalls to delight you.View Esther's walks Creek crossings,steep and slippery sections. Gortex boots an advantage. Walk will be cancelled in severe weather warning, bush fire warning or park closure. Please check your mail box the night before to make sure walk is still on.  Map: Blue Mountains Limit: 14. View

10 Jan, Sun 9:00AM				Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Day Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	10km	250m	Sydney Branch
Richard T.
Mt Kuring-gai Station to Berowra Station via Cowan Creek and Waratah Bay. A nice mixture of tracks and scenery. Can be done by public transport. Location: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP Limit: 15. View

11 Jan, Mon 8:41AM				Little Zig Zag
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	420m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Note early starting time for summer. Note 420m ascent and descent. Walk feels longer than 8km. Visit Ross Cave, Bede Lookout, Pulpit Rock, Little Zig Zag, Rienits Pass, Wilson Glen and back past Ross Cave. Old track, poorly maintained. In a couple of places a slip would not be good. Muddy in places. Location: Mt Victoria Map: Mount Wilson 89301N and Hartley 89304N Limit: 16. View

11 Jan, Mon 9:50AM				North Arm, Castle Cove
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	220m	Sydney Branch
Renate W.
Explore a stretch of beautiful harbour bushland between Castle Cove and Middle Cove and enjoy extensive views over Middle Harbour. Starting at the Explosives Reserve, Castle Cove, climb up to the Knoll, follow the North Arm Track along the shoreline, finally climb up for a view at Harold Reid Reserve; finish in Middle Cove. Bush tracks. Slippery if wet, Steps. Location: castle cove Limit: 14. View

13 Jan, Wed 1:00AM				Faulconbridge to Springwood
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	400m	Sydney Branch
Bandula G.
(Fully Booked) Faulconbridge Station along Victory Track, side trip to Numantia Falls, then to Perch Ponds, join Magdala Gully Track, passing Martin Falls, Magdala Falls on to Springwood Station. Steep and slippery sections and creek crossings. Limit: 15. View

13 Jan, Wed 10:13AM				Windsor Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	9km	5m	Sydney Branch
(Bob Shayler’s Group) Marilyn C.
Walk in Historic Windsor. Hawkesbury River Reserves. Historic Buildings, Church and Monuments. Cross new Windsor Bridge. Bookings essential. Contact leader Marilyn Cross by email: marilyncross@netspace.net.au. Mob 0427632756 on day of walk only. Slips and trips. COVID Precautions. Masks public transport. Social distancing. Limit: 10. View

14 Jan, Thu				Brooklyn Waterfront and Dangar Island Circumnavigation
Grade:2/6		Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Suzanne
(Fully Booked) Dangar Island is a 30.8 hectare carless and careless island with stunning 360 degree views of the Hawkesbury River, adjacent islands and bridges. Footpaths, tracks and a beach. Along the Brooklyn waterfront to Sandy Bay after we return to the mainland. Booking is mandatory as is the ability to demonstrate a distance of 1.5 m. Hazards include viruses. Location: Hawkesbury River Limit: 10. View

15 Jan, Fri				Exploratory bushwalk or non-abseiling canyon
Grade:5/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Cancelled) Depending on the weather, either a walk exploring the amazing country in the Wollemi/Gardens of Stone or a non-abseiling/swimming canyon walk will be offered. Put this date in your diary and watch Short Notice Walk announcements for exact details. View

15 Jan, Fri 8:46PM				Forest Path
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Uloola Trail and then down the Couranga Track. Cross the Hacking River and walk the Forest Path circuit. Return back up to Waterfall station. New walk for leader. Location: Waterfall Map: Otford and Appin Limit: 16. View

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